August weather forecast
Húsavík, Iceland

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Weather in August

August brings slightly cooler temperatures, with the mercury reaching a high of 10°C (50°F). Yet, these conditions do not deter the adventurous spirit of Húsavík's visitors. The climate remains comfortable due to the highest sea temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F). To note, wind speed increases slightly to 10.3km/h (6.4mph) adding a bit of chilliness, despite the temperature. While the summer essence remains, this month marks the beginning of early hints of the fall season.

Temperature

The arrival of August in Húsavík, Iceland, brings an average high-temperature of a still fresh 10°C (50°F), nearly identical to July's 11.1°C (52°F). Húsavík observes an average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) during August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Húsavík, during August, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.8 rainfall days, and 881mm (34.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Húsavík, snow does not fall in July and August.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Unprotected swimming in 9.7°C (49.5°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Húsavík is 16h and 46min.
On the first day of August in Húsavík, Iceland, sunrise is at 03:57 and sunset at 22:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 20:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in August converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Húsavík?

In August, in Húsavík, the average high-temperature is 10°C (50°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Húsavík?

In August, the average relative humidity in Húsavík, Iceland, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Húsavík?

In August, in Húsavík, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout August, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Húsavík?

In Húsavík, Iceland, snow does not fall in July and August.

Does it snow in Húsavík in August?

In Húsavík, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

When is the sea warmest in Húsavík?

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F).

What is the water temperature in August in Húsavík?

In Húsavík, in August, the average water temperature is 9.7°C (49.5°F). Swimming in 9.7°C (49.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Húsavík have in August?

The average day length in August in Húsavík, Iceland, is 16h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Húsavík?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:57 and sunset at 22:33. On the last day of the month, in Húsavík, Iceland, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 20:35 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Húsavík?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Húsavík, Iceland, is 6.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Húsavík?

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Húsavík?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average temperature in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in August: 10°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average pressure in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average pressure in August: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average wind speed in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average humidity in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average rainfall in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in August: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (40mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average rainfall days in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average snowfall in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (511mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average snowfall days in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average sea temperature in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average sea temperature in August: 9.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 5min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average sunshine days in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average UV index in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average cloud cover in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in August: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in August
Húsavík, Iceland

Average visibility in August - Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).

Húsavík, Iceland

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